TECH Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2011	Sep. 01, 2011	Sep. 02, 2010	Sep. 03, 2009
Schedule of TECH transactions [Line Items]
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TECH	$ 159	$ 159	$ 0	$ 0
Ownership percentage of TECH before the acquisitions (in hundredths)		87.00%	85.00%
Ownership percentage of TECH after the acquisitions (in hundredths)		100.00%	87.00%
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TECH		159
Amount paid for purchased shares of TECH			80
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Schedule of TECH transactions [Line Items]
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TECH	$ 226	$ 226

Decrease in noncontrolling interest as a result of redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders.

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